WELCOME …

to EDEN HOUSE

(Fisherhead, Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby YO22 4ST)

If you need any help regarding Eden House please contact:

MIKE ASHER 07766 280 927

Have a lovely holiday!

We also have another (smaller) holiday cottage in RHB - just about as close to the sea as you can get. Please visit

www.downhillcottage.com for more details.

Car Parking: You can park your car outside the School House at Fisherhead for the time needed to unload only. Thereafter, you will need to go back up the hill to one of the two public car parks - one off the roundabout, the other one opposite the Grosvenor Hotel.

There are parking meters in both car parks but you can get a long-stay permit from the Post Office (situated on the road between the two car parks). The benefit here is that you can purchase a ‘3 days for 2’ ticket (ie £10 instead of £15) or a weekly ticket (£30 instead of £35).

Please note, your parking tickets can also be used at some car parks in Whitby, Sandsend, Runswick Bay, Staithes, Scarborough and Filey (details on back of ticket) so if you are visiting along the coast it would be worthwhile. Both these car parks are free during the winter months.

Eden House does not have a parking permit for the car park at Fisherhead – we are on the waiting list. However, if demand allows it may still be possible to leave your car there (cost £5/night). Please enquire at the School House when you arrive – or telephone before you go (01947 880723).

Please be aware that you run the risk of being ‘clamped’ if you leave your car at Fisherhead without permission.

Central Heating: The central heating thermostat can be found on the landing on the first floor outside the ‘Butterfly’ bedroom - the ‘comfortable’ temperature in the House is usually around 22˚c.

Please turn the thermostat down to 5˚c at the end of your holiday.

Pets: Pets are NOT allowed at Eden House.

Bedding: Beds will be made up for the number of people staying at the house. We will ask for your preference before commencement of your holiday (ie doubles or twins). Bedding for the sofa bed can be can be found in the drawers under the single bed in the twin bedroom, next to the door.

Important Switches/Sockets: There is a switch in the Twin Bedroom (in the left hand wardrobe) which is for the TV aerial booster – please do not switch this socket off.

There is a ‘well’ under the floor of the dining room (we have put the ‘butterfly’ box there to cover the access to it – we know it looks a little ‘odd’!) A pump has been fitted to intermittently drain the well and the socket for the pump is on the wall next to the ‘butterfly’ box – please do not switch this socket off.

Rubbish Instructions for general/recycling waste can be found in the kitchen.

The large cream bin in the kitchen is for disposing of general waste before it goes into the green bin liner outside.

The cream box on the kitchen worktop (next to the back door) is for storing your recycled goods tidily before you put them in the blue bin liner outside.

There is a bottle bank at the top of the hill to dispose of your glass bottles.

There are waste chutes for excess household waste and recycling which can be found along Albion Road (the same road as the Fish Shop but further along on the right hand side).

Please ensure you place all bin liners/recycled goods from the house INSIDE the relevant coloured bin liners outside (green for general waste/blue for recycling waste). This is very important because the refuse collectors will only take away what is inside the green or blue sack!

Refuse Collection Day is Wednesday.

The Coal Fire: If you wish to enjoy a ‘real’ fire during your stay, coal is provided and can be found in the bunker outside the back door.

Please use the fireguard at all times.

If possible do not leave the fire unattended, and take care when disposing of the ash (a metal bucket is provided at the back of the house for hot ashes to cool).

Telephones/Internet: Please note Eden House has WI FI access and the code can be found in the cupboard opposite the breakfast bar (above the TV). Please be aware, however, that due to the thickness of the walls in Eden House coverage may not reach all the rooms.

You may find your mobile phone reception is poor in Robin Hoods Bay and the surrounding area, although the O2 network appears to have good coverage (and possibly Orange).

Places to Visit /Maps/Menus:

Information, brochures and maps can be found in Eden House – we would kindly ask that you leave all the literature for the next visitors to enjoy – thank you. Please feel free to add to the collection!

Games/DVD’s:

There is an assortment of games and dvd’s about the house – please feel free to make use of them but make sure everything is put back for the next visitors to enjoy.

Before you go Home:

Please turn the Central Heating thermostat down to 5˚c.

Please leave your comments/feedback in the Visitors Book – we value your opinion and would like to improve wherever we can!

GENERAL INFORMATION

Post Office: This is at the top of the hill in between the two car parks. You can purchase long stay parking permits, get cash-back, lottery tickets, cigarettes, mobile top-ups, toiletries and most general groceries from here. Tel 01947 880 202

Muir Lea Store:

This is located across from the Laurel Inn. In addition to general groceries, wine, beer, spirits and gifts can be purchased. They also offer a cash back service when funds allow. Tel 01947 880 316

Supermarkets: Sainsbury’s – this large new supermarket can be found on the main Scarborough-Whitby road (A171) on the way into Whitby from RHB. They are open 8.00am – 10.00pm Monday to Saturday and 10.00am – 4.00pm Sunday.

Co-op – this smaller supermarket and can be found near the harbour in Whitby. They are open 6.00am – 11.00pm Monday to Saturday and 10.00am – 4.00pm Sunday.

Petrol Station: Sainsbury’s (details above) has a large petrol station, open 7.00am – 11.00pm every day.

Taxi Service - Bay Private Hire: Tel: 01947 880603

Email: baytaxis@aol.com

Web: www.bayprivatehire.com

Bus Service - No. 93 Arriva: There is a regular bus service (No. 93 Arriva) from Scarborough to Middlesborough, going through both RHB and Whitby. The bus picks up/drops off from Thorpe Lane (Upper Bay). See the bus stop timetable for accurate details.

Doctors Surgery: Station Road – RHB – Tel. 01947 880230

Hospital: Minor Injuries:

Whitby Hospital, Spring Hill YO21 1EE (open 8.00am – 11.00pm)

Serious Injuries:

Scarborough Hospital, Woodlands Drive, YO12 6QL

Contact details: (in case you can’t get hold of Mike Asher)

Tel: Andy Kingham – 07831 451 707

Tel: Heather Harrington – 07501 254 137

Food/Pubs – Lower Bay:

The Dolphin Pub - Serving food Lunchtimes & Evenings (01947 880337) – Folk Night (Friday) / Live Music (Monday)

The Bay Hotel – Serving food Lunchtimes & Evenings (01947 880278)

Laurel Inn – Pub only – no food (01947 880400)

Bramblewicks –Daytime café/Evening Bistro (01947 880187) – booking strongly recommended

Smugglers – Daytime café/Evening Bistro (01947 880099) – booking strongly recommended

Swell – Daytime café (01947 880180)

Old Bakery Tearooms – Daytime café (01947 880709)

Fish Shop – open Lunchtimes & Evenings (times vary) and can get VERY busy

Food/Pubs - Upper Bay: Wayfarer – Evening Bistro (01947 880240) – booking strongly

recommended

Victoria Hotel – Serving food Lunchtimes & Evenings (01947 880205)

Grosvenor Hotel – Serve food Lunchtimes & Evenings (01947 880320)

Take-Aways:

The following establishments will deliver a take-away to Robin Hoods Bay – you will have to arrange to meet them (please check where):

Bitz and Pizzas (Whitby)

01947 602 020 – www.take-a-way.co.uk

Passage to India (Whitby) –

01947 606 500 – www.passagetoindia.eu

Mings Palace (Whitby) –

01947 820 632 – www.take-a-way.co.uk

Ground Floor Facilities The Living Room: Wall mounted TV with built-in Freeview DVD Player LH Cupboard - Miscellaneous DVD’s and games RH Cupboard – Firelighters/Sticks Working Open Coal Fire Large (comfy) leather Sofas and an easy chair Next of tables and table lamp Picturesque views of the village from the Living Room window

The Dining Area: Large Oak Dining Table & 8 Leather Dining Chairs Oak Sideboard – Dinner Service, Mats/Coasters, Games Under-stairs Cupboard (clothes airer, ironing board, step ladders, vacuum

cleaner) Feature Fireplace (do not light) Picturesque views of the village from the Dining Room window

The Kitchen: Extensive Kitchen Units with Granite Worktops Large Granite Breakfast Bar with 5 Bar Stools TV/DVD Player with built in Freeview WI-FI access Washing Machine/Tumble Dryer Large Fridge/Freezer with Ice Maker Dishwasher Microwave Gas Cooker (double oven/7 rings) with Extractor Fan Kettle & Toaster Iron

First Floor Facilities A Master (en-suite) Bedroom comprising:

king-sized bed feature fireplace (do not light) wardrobe (clothes rail/shelving) dressing table with mirror & stool chest of drawers bedside cabinets with lamps chair hair dryer wall mounted TV with built-in freeview views of the village and the sea

The spacious en-suite bathroom comprises:

large walk-in shower WC hand basin cabinets and mirrors

A Double Bedroom (we call it the ‘Butterfly’ room because of the beautiful

wallpaper in there) comprising:

king-sized bed wardrobe (with clothes rail/shelving) chaise longue bedside cabinets with lamps wall mirror hair dryer views of the village and the sea

A Family Bathroom comprising:

large walk- in shower WC two hand basins bathroom cabinets and mirrors

An additional (separate) WC located next to the family bathroom.

Second Floor Facilities A Double Bedroom (we call it the ‘Rainbow’ bedroom for obvious reasons)

comprising:

double bed built-in wardrobe bedside cabinets with lamps chest of drawers book shelf wicker chair mirror hair dryer views of the village and the sea

A Twin Bedroom comprising:

two (3ft) single beds bedside cabinet with lamps chest of drawers built in wardrobes shelving mirror hair dryer double sofa bed bean bag wall mounted TV with built-in freeview views of the village and the sea

Please note - there is a switch in the left hand wardrobe in the twin bedroom for the aerial booster – please do not switch this socket off.

On the landing there is a large walk-in cupboard with various games and a clothes rail for extra storage.

Eden House – Price List - 2013 w/c Friday w/c Friday w/c Friday

Low 04-Jan £650 Med 03-May £775 Med 30-Aug £775 Low 11-Jan £650 Med 10-May £775 Med 06-Sep £775 Low 18-Jan £650 Med 17-May £775 Med 13-Sep £775 Low 26-Jan £650 High 24-May £895 Med 20-Sep £775 Low 01-Feb £650 Med 31-May £775 Low 27-Sep £650 Med 08-Feb £775 Med 07-Jun £775 Low 04-Oct £650 Med 15-Feb £775 Med 14-Jun £775 Low 11-Oct £650 Low 22-Feb £650 Med 21-Jun £775 Med 18-Oct £775 Low 01-Mar £650 Med 28-Jun £775 Med 25 Ot £775 Low 08-Mar £650 Med 05-Jul £775 Low 01-Nov £650 Low 15-Mar £650 Med 12-Jul £775 Low 08-Nov £650 High 22-Mar £795 High 19-Jul £895 Low 15-Nov £650 High 29-Mar £895 High 26-Jul £895 Low 22-Nov £650 Med 05-Apr £775 High 02-Aug £895 Low 29-Nov £650 Med 12-Apr £775 High 09-Aug £895 Med 06-Dec £775 Med 19-Apr £775 High 16-Aug £895 Low 13-Dec £650 Med 26-Apr £775 High 23-Aug £895 Peak 20-Dec £1,300

Peak 27-Dec £1,300 Short Breaks available in Low/Med Season and at Short Notice other Seasons – please enquire. 4 Night Short break

Low = £470 Med = £540 High = £610 Peak = £840

3 Night Short break

Low = £375 Med = £430 High = £480 Peak = £660

Dates are quoted on a Friday to allow for 3/4 night weekend breaks or 3/4 night mid-week breaks, but we do take Saturday to Saturday bookings (especially during the School Holidays) – please enquire - we are flexible!